Cruise the Danube from Budapest to Regensburg or vice versa over 8 days with Viking Cruises. Sail to charming cities and villages including Passau, Krems & enjoy 2 days in Vienna.
Visit Budapest’s Castle District and cross the famous Chain Bridge. Explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centers, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. Visit historic Salzburg. Spend two days in Vienna, and celebrate the city’s musical heritage at a concert featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. With medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery, this 8-day journey on the “Blue Danube” is one you are sure to love.
Multiple departures in April - November 2025 & May - November 2026.
Pricing based on select travel dates in November 2025. Itinerary may operate in reverse. Pricing correct as at 12 Sept 2024. Pricing will by departure dates. Fly Free up to $2,300 per person.
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Inclusions
Viking Inclusive Value:
One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
Port taxes & fees
Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
Visits to UNESCO Sites
Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
Onboard gratuities
All Staterooms Include:
Outside staterooms with river view
Bottled water replenished daily
Voltage: 220V & 110V (US outlet), plus USB ports
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with optional twin-bed configuration
All Upper & Middle Deck staterooms have a full veranda or French balcony (a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
40" or 42" flat-screen Sony® TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control
* All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Budapest, Hungary
Explore Buda’s Castle District and modern Pest, straddling the two sides of the Danube River.
Day 2- Budapest, Hungary
Cross the Chain Bridge, browse a museum or visit a thermal spa in the “Paris of the East.”
Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend
Sail along the scenic Danube and see stunning landscapes unfurl as you pass quaint towns.
Day 3 - Vienna, Austria
Admire Vienna’s architecture and discover the city’s classical music heritage.
Day 4 - Vienna, Austria
Discover the delights of Vienna as you browse the museums or enjoy a Viennese pastry.
Day 5 - Krems, Austria
Visit Göttweig Abbey, admiring its ceiling frescoes, grand staircase, library and church.
Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley
Sail the picturesque Wachau Valley, a UNESCO Site, and admire views of hillside vineyards.
Day 6 - Passau, Germany
Admire the patrician houses in the old town and see Passau’s ornately decorated cathedral.
Day 7 - Regensburg, Germany
Stroll the medieval, UNESCO-listed city’s streets and learn about Regensburg’s history.
Day 8 - Regensburg, Germany
Enjoy architectural highlights and see the world’s first fast-food restaurant.
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Booking terms and conditions apply.
* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
